The Wildcat Lake appears to be doing pretty well in both single and multi-threaded operations, and the latest results don't lie.
PassMark Tests Reveal 6-Core Intel Wildcat Lake Chip Offers 9% Higher Multi-Threaded Performance Than Apple A19 Pro, Although it Loses in Single Core Test By 18%
This isn't the first time we are seeing an Intel Wildcat Lake CPU on a popular benchmarking platform, PassMark, but this is surely the first time for the Intel Core 7 350. The processor is the second fastest SKU in the Wildcat Lake lineup, featuring a 2+4-core configuration using 2x Cougar Cove Performance cores and 4x Darkmont LP-E cores. We have previously seen processors like Intel Core 5 320 and Core 5 330 in various benchmarks, trading blows with the A19 Pro.
While the Apple A19 Pro easily beats these chips in single-threaded operations, Intel Wildcat Lake CPUs have convincingly outperformed it in multi-threaded operations. With the appearance of the Intel Core 7 350 on PassMark, it's clear that Intel's entry-level chip lineup is well-suited for low-power devices such as entry-level laptops and mini PCs.
The Core 7 350 scored a good 4,228 points in single-threaded and 16,237 points in multi-threaded PassMark test, which are the best scores for a Wildcat Lake SKU on PassMark yet. We are also seeing slight improvements in the single-core scores with time, closing the gap with the Apple A19 Pro, which delivers a staggering 5,172 points. However, the Core 7 350 is easily beating it by around 9% in multi-threaded tests.
As you can see, all three Wildcat Lake processors are pretty close to each other in raw prowess, but due to the difference in clock speeds, the Core 7 350 is the fastest. Except for the clocks, they are essentially identical in specs, bringing the 6-core configuration, 6 MB L3 cache, and a TDP of 15W. It will be interesting to see these chips in entry-level and low-power devices, particularly in lightweight laptops, which have already started surfacing online, starting with the Honor X14 laptop that features Core 5 320.
News Sources: @x86deadandback, PassMark
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